Karen has over 29 years of Human Resources and Recruiting experience.  She joined Express Employment Professionals of Bend, Oregon in 1997 and served in a variety of recruiting roles until becoming the Managing Director of what is now Specialized Recruiting Group in 2002. Prior to joining Express, Karen was a Recruiter for Volt Accounting Specialists.  She has her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management with an emphasis in Human Resources from George Fox University and holds her SHRM-CP. 

Over the years Karen has successfully recruited for a variety of niches including Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Information Technology and C-Level Executive placement.  Karen is a leader in Specialized Recruiting Group’s Emerald Club which acknowledges top performance throughout the company, and she has consistently ranked in the Top 5 for Professional Recruiters in the organization over the past 15 years. Karen is a Former Vice Chair of Central Oregon Workforce Investment Board (COWIB), a former Membership Chair of City Club of Central Oregon and is a former Membership Chair & Past President for Central Oregon SHRM.  In 2011 Karen was named Central Oregon’s HR Professional of the Year. Karen is currently serving on the Executive Committee of REDI’s (Redmond Economic Development Inc.) Board of Directors.  

Fun Facts: Karen has been married to Mike for over 26 years and loves being an aunt to her 16 nieces & nephews.  She loves all of the outdoor adventures that Central Oregon has to offer and is an avid hiker, paddle boarder and snowmobiler.  

Madeline was born and raised in Yakima, Washington. She attended Whitworth University, where she received her Bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She brings five years of recruiting experience to the team and is passionate about providing an outstanding candidate experence.  A Central Oregon resident since 2021, she enjoys skiing, hiking, playing tennis, and spending time with friends.